This allows you to get really attractive financing options (think lower down payment, better interest rates...) and potentially boost the return on your investment. 

Maybe boost it 35 bucks.So,   $12,975 down, 4.75%, 15 years fixed.  

Its curb appeal lacks something to desire.  

I have about 35k to use right now, so my current thought on how to structure it is to put down 20k (enough to pay the mortgage off) then ask him to hold a note (with DOT) for the purchase price less down payment. 10-15k should give me enough to make necessary repairs, some cosmetic upgrades, and clean up the place for curb appeal.

This would help curb a lot of the pressure associated with this first investment, as having a solid game plan (for every step of the process) will definitely reassure me.

We use CoinMach (https://www.coinmach.com/) in a 284 unit property.There are a couple vendors but not sure they would install only a few machines.Personally, I would look on eBay and buy some used old machines or rethink the business value of this endeavor.How much revenue boost will this provide to your NOI?

The right business can help boost rents in an area, and commerical tenants tend to be low maintenance, long term renters.Separating the utilities is a good long term plan, but why not wait until you've built up some cash from the property so that you're re-investing the funds back into the building?

At times I find myself getting frustrated and wanting to give it all up, but I go back to my WHY which is freedom, and most importantly my support system: my wife, family, and buisness partner for that boost that is greatly needed.

And, of course, when you sell the contract it will just boost the confidence of your Realtor and make it that much easier the next time......

(she should be working next year) (I wonder if I could transfer one of the free and clear properties in her name to boost income?)